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At this moment, in another luxurious mansion in the inner city.

A female spy in black and cloak was reporting the information after the investigation to Li Juntang.

"Master, the people in the Montgomery Palace have been very active recently, and are forming gangs everywhere. Many of the eight wealthy families and various forces have already united with the Montgomery Palace."

"If we let them develop like this, it will be a huge threat to us."

The female spy knelt on one knee and lowered her head slightly.

"The Montgomery Palace is relying on my second brother, right?"

Li Juntang sat quietly without any reaction.

"The Montgomery Palace is ambitious. It's said to rely on, but in fact it's more like supporting a puppet to take the position and strengthen its own power." The female spy said it out.

She has been lurking in the Montgomery Palace for many years, and has a deep understanding of big and small things and all kinds of people.

Don't look at the prince Eugene Montgomery who looks like a philanthropist all day long, in fact, these are all disguises.

The real Eugene Montgomery is ruthless and kills without blinking an eye.

There was once an adopted son who just openly argued with Eugene Montgomery on some things. As a result, not long after, the adopted son was slaughtered by the enemy, and then Mark Montgomery came to power.

It was said to the outside that it was revenge by the enemy, but according to her investigation, it was a private army raised by Eugene Montgomery, which was specially used to eliminate dissidents.

"It seems that Eugene Montgomery is still treacherous and wants to use my second brother to get to the top."

Li Juntang sneered: "It's a pity that my second brother is a man with strong limbs and a simple mind. He didn't realize the seriousness of the problem at all. He really thought that he was destined to sit on the throne, but in fact he was just a chess piece."

"Master, you raise troops for a thousand days and use them for a moment. As long as you give an order, Eugene Montgomery will not live until tomorrow!" The female spy said in a deep voice.

She had the opportunity to get close to Eugene Montgomery. With her means, and with the help of other spies, assassinating Eugene Montgomery should not be a problem.

"Assassinating Eugene Montgomery is a bad idea. Unless it is a desperate situation, this trick must not be used." Li Juntang shook his head.

Although the decapitation operation can severely damage the Montgomery Palace, it will also provoke crazy revenge from the Montgomery Palace.

At that time, you kill me and I kill you, and the whole Stonia will be in chaos.

"I wonder if the master has any other plans?" asked the female spy.

"My second brother is a strong person and is unwilling to be inferior to others. Although he does not have the talent of an emperor, he has the ability of a general. If he knows that he is just a pawn for Eugene Montgomery to ascend to the top, what do you think he will do?" Li Juntang asked with a smile.

"Do you mean to sow discord? Let them be suspicious of each other?" The female spy quickly reacted.

"That's right." Li Juntang curled his lips: "They are originally colluded for interests, and it is impossible for them to be truly united. As long as the two families are suspicious of each other, it will be easy to defeat them one by one."

"Master is wise!" The female spy's eyes lit up.

"Oh, by the way, what's the situation with Li Wenxing?" Li Juntang suddenly asked.

"Although the eldest prince is trying his best to win over various forces, there are few people who surrender to him, and the threat is not great." The female spy replied.

"My eldest brother is ambitious, but unfortunately he doesn't live long."

Li Juntang touched his chin, seemed to think of something, and suddenly smiled: "Make an appointment for me, I want to meet my dear eldest brother."

"Yes!" The female spy responded and turned away.

An hour later, Li Juntang, in disguise, quietly walked into a private mansion.

In the living room of the mansion, Li Wenxing had already prepared tea and snacks, looking like he had been waiting for a long time.

"Sorry, big brother, I kept you waiting for a long time."

Li Juntang took off his coat and walked forward with a smile.

"No, it's rare for us two brothers to get together. I'm happy that you can take the initiative to meet me, your big brother. What's the big deal about waiting a few more minutes?"

Li Wenxing smiled and stretched out his hand to invite him. At the same time, he personally poured two cups of tea and handed one to Li Juntang.

Li Juntang took the tea and put it aside without leaving a trace.

When you go out, you should pay special attention to eating and drinking. This is his caution engraved in his bones.

"Third brother, you asked me to meet temporarily. Are you going to talk about business? Or talk about personal matters?"

Li Wenxing took a sip of his teacup and got straight to the point.

"Both business and personal matters." Li Juntang said with a smile.

"Oh? What is public business? What is private business?" Li Wenxing raised his eyebrows.

"Brother, now that things have come to this, I will not hide it anymore."

Li Juntang sat up straight and restrained his smile: "Our father's health is getting worse day by day, and the position of the crown prince is still undecided. There are only a handful of people who are truly competitive.

Logically speaking, you are the eldest, so you should be the crown prince.

However, there are many strange voices in the court, especially the second brother, who seems to disagree."

"The throne of the emperor is right in front of us. The second brother has great ambitions and wants to fight for it. It is also human nature." Li Wenxing remained calm.

Li Guanglong has ambitions, and so does the person in front of him?

"If we brothers compete fairly, then we will naturally rely on our own abilities. The problem now is that someone wants to interfere and plunder our Li family's kingdom!" Li Juntang said shockingly.

"Hmm?" Li Wenxing frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Brother, you probably don't know yet? The Montgomery Palace has united all forces to fully support the second brother to take the throne. Now the second brother is the only one in power." Li Juntang said.

"The second brother can get the support of the Montgomery Palace, that's his ability." Li Wenxing remained calm on the surface.

"Support?" Li Juntang shook his head: "Brother, if you think so, you are wrong!"

"What do you mean?" Li Wenxing was a little confused.

"According to my investigation, Eugene Montgomery is a man with deep scheming and obsessed with power. The reason why Eugene Montgomery chose to support the second brother is not to really surrender, but to use him!"

"You and I know the character of the second brother. He is first-class in marching and fighting, but when it comes to conspiracy and intrigue, he is no match for Eugene Montgomery."

"Now Eugene Montgomery is using the name of the second brother to form cliques and engage in private interests. Once the second brother really takes power, Eugene Montgomery's power will reach its peak and he will become the real uncrowned king."

"By then, not only will the second brother become a puppet and be controlled by Eugene Montgomery, but our entire Li Dynasty will also fall apart!"

Li Juntang had a serious face and his voice was like thunder, deafening. - Ton

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Thanks... Ton for Timely update

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